Karl-Anthony Towns News, Rumors, Updates - New York Knicks

Extends double-double streak Friday Towns ended with 22 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and one block over 35 minutes in Friday's 98-93 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Towns suffered a sprained wrist in Wednesday's victory over Chicago and carried an injury designation heading into this contest. However, he was cleared to suit up for the Knicks' first game of NBA Cup group play. The 2015 No. 1 overall pick played well, finishing the night with his sixth double-double in as many games while remaining efficient shooting the ball. In six regular-season appearances in the 2026-27 campaign thus far, Towns has averaged 21.8 points, 13.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists across 31.7 minutes per outing. He has also shot 41.4 percent from downtown.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James scores 20 points to help 76ers beat champion Knicks for 2nd time this season, 98-93

LeBron James scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead fadeaway late and Tyrese Maxey had 27 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 win over the New York Knicks in an NBA Cup...

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Cleared to play Friday Towns (wrist) is available for Friday's meeting with the 76ers, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.

Impact Towns sustained a left wrist sprain in Wednesday's win over the Bulls. He was able to play through the injury and will now suit up for Friday's contest after drawing a probable tag. The star big man is averaging 21.8 points, 13.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per game across five regular-season outings.

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Likely to play Friday Towns (wrist) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Towns is dealing with a left wrist sprain he sustained in Wednesday's win over the Bulls, though he's still expected to suit up for Friday's contest. Over five regular-season outings, he's averaging 21.8 points, 13.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.0 minutes per tilt.

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Double-doubles again Wednesday Towns ended with 19 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 133-127 win over the Bulls.

Impact Towns couldn't hit the 20-point mark for the fourth straight game, but it was still a solid showing overall. The 30-year-old has now finished with a double-double in each of his first five appearances of the 2026-27 campaign, though turnovers have been an issue. Towns did exit the game briefly after suffering a left wrist injury in the first quarter. While he managed to return and finish the contest, there's a chance he'll appear on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Philadelphia.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the Knicks beat the Bulls 133-127

Jalen Brunson had 38 points and seven assists, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 133-127 for their second straight win

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns to Wednesday's game Towns returned to Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Towns took a shot to the stomach and went down in the first quarter, landing hard on his wrist. He exited the contest, but he has since returned with his wrist taped.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Towns exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to an apparent left wrist injury, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Towns was seen grabbing at his wrist following a collision with an opposing player. The star big man can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dominant performance Tuesday Towns finished with 27 points (12-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 20 rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes in Tuesday's 111-97 victory over the Pistons.

Impact It wasn't a perfect game from Towns, who shot an inefficient 20.0 percent from deep while turning the ball over seven times. However, the 2015 No. 1 overall pick was the top scorer in this contest and finished with at least 20 rebounds for the 23rd time in his career to lead the Knicks to their first win of the 2026-27 campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles with two stocks Towns recorded 22 points (8-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 33 minutes in Sunday's 111-102 loss to the Magic.

Impact Towns has looked great to open the 2026-27 season, scoring efficiently while racking up three straight double-doubles, but that hasn't translated to wins for the defending champs. The Knicks are 0-3 to begin the year, and they'll have their work cut out for them Tuesday against Detroit.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wagner, Magic use big fourth quarter to drop Knicks to 0-3 with 111-102 victory

Franz Wagner scored 21 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, and the Orlando Magic dropped the reigning champion New York Knicks to 0-3 with a 111-102 win Sunday night

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Turns in big double-double Towns registered 22 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 107-103 loss to Boston.

Impact That's now back-to-back double-doubles to begin the campaign for the star big man, who led the Knicks in scoring. After getting into foul trouble during Tuesday's Opening Night loss to the 76ers, it was encouraging to see Towns be able to stay on the floor more consistently Friday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103

Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team’s final eight points to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Frid...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Karl-Anthony Towns' Season Opener Was a Great Sign for Knicks Despite Loss In the first half of the Knicks' 106-100 opening night loss to the 76ers, broadcast analyst Jamal Crawford noted Philadelphia's Joel Embiid...

OCTOBER 21 • SI.COM

Overcomes foul trouble Tuesday Towns ended with 19 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks over 24 minutes in Tuesday's 106-100 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Towns found himself in early foul trouble on Opening Night. As a result, he would finish the first half with just five points in six minutes of work. It was a different story in the second half, with the 30-year-old veteran amassing 14 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter. It wasn't a perfect game from Towns, who could be entering his final year as a Knick. Still, he began the year with a double-double, and while he also had issues taking care of the ball, it was a good start to the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100

The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they’ll be a contender for the New York Knicks’ NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 vi...

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Karl-Anthony Towns reveals why he'd take a pay cut to stay with Knicks as contract drama lingers Even as the Knicks prepare to celebrate the franchise’s first NBA title in 53 years, the topic of Karl-Anthony Towns’ future remains at the...

OCTOBER 20 • NYPOST.COM

Sniffs triple-double in preseason finale Towns tallied 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds and nine assists across 29 minutes in Thursday's 122-120 preseason win over the Raptors.

Impact Towns returned to action Thursday after sitting out the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday. The star big man turned in an efficient shooting performance and was one of five Knicks players to score in double figures. He also led all players in rebounds and assists while finishing one dime short of a triple-double.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

To see increased burn Thursday Head coach Mike Brown said Towns (rest) and the rest of New York's starters will see increased playing time in Thursday's preseason game against Toronto, James L. Edwards III of Th...

Impact Towns was held out of Tuesday's loss to the Raptors due to rest purposes, though he'll be back in action for New York's preseason finale. The big man's return figures to result in James Wiseman heading back to the bench.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

The Knicks welcome new challengers to their title, with LeBron James now in their Atlantic Division

When LeBron James decided to continue his career in Philadelphia, it was clear the 76ers would look nothing like the team the New York Knicks crushed in four games in the Eastern C...

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Scores 11 in loss, won't play Tuesday Towns ended with 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes in Monday's 122-104 preseason loss to Minnesota. He won't play Tuesda...

Impact Towns was solid, if unspectacular, as New York fell to 0-3 in preseason play. The standout center has played in each of the first three contests but will take a seat for the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday at Toronto. Towns' next chance to suit up will come Thursday at home against the Raptors.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Carmelo Anthony thinks Knicks right to halt contract talks with their players to focus on basketball

Carmelo Anthony believes the New York Knicks made the right decision in halting contract negotiations with some of their players to focus solely on basketball

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

ESPN NBA insider says Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns are 'fully divided' after contract talks halt | Sporting News The New York Knicks are focused on the upcoming season and discontinued extension talks. For now it appears that Karl-Anthony Towns and the...

OCTOBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks reportedly weren't working with Karl-Anthony Towns before shutting down extension talks | Sporting News The New York Knicks seemed to have stop engaging with Karl-Anthony Towns in potential contract extension talks before making the announcemen...

OCTOBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

3 teams the Knicks should fear stealing Karl-Anthony Towns in free agency If the Knicks have seriously tabled extension talks, Karl-Anthony Towns will become a free agent in 2027. And three teams, in particular, ar...

OCTOBER 10 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

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LeBron James scores 20 points to help 76ers beat champion Knicks for 2nd time this season, 98-93

Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the Knicks beat the Bulls 133-127

Wagner, Magic use big fourth quarter to drop Knicks to 0-3 with 111-102 victory

Jayson Tatum scores 36, sizzles down the stretch as Celtics fend off Knicks 107-103

76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100

The Knicks welcome new challengers to their title, with LeBron James now in their Atlantic Division

Carmelo Anthony thinks Knicks right to halt contract talks with their players to focus on basketball